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Battara · 15th June 2023, 03:09 AM

The designs on the hilt are Maranao okir. In fact, it looks reminiscent of septers used by that tribe.

I'll look for pics of such septers if I have them.

The blade however is a mystery to me. It could be cut down from an original.

15th June 2023, 03:09 AM	#8
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	The designs on the hilt are Maranao okir. In fact, it looks reminiscent of septers used by that tribe. I'll look for pics of such septers if I have them. The blade however is a mystery to me. It could be cut down from an original.